Project Accountant 1

HDR, Inc.; Ste. Anne du Ruisseau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Project Accountant 1, where you'll play a key role in financial management and project budgeting. You'll work collaboratively with project managers to ensure efficient operations and compliance with contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, familiarity with Earned Value Management, and a dedication to being an active participant in an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management desired.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting.
• Conduct contract administration and maintain documentation.
• Provide contract performance data and resolve financial issues.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Flexibility and ability to prioritize

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Associate degree in closely related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Project Accountant 1, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting, as well as backup assistance on coding and processing A/P, time sheets, and expense reports
• Conduct accurate contract documentation, administration and maintenance including fee and budget entry
• Work with section and project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and work with technical staff to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Assist multiple project managers and staff on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry:Accounting

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:Mar 28, 2025